Centripetal Force:
A force that tends to pull a particle or body toward the axis around
which it rotates. This is called as Centripetal(Centrifugal) Force.
Centripetal Force Formula :
Centripetal Force:
Radius:
Velocity:
where,
f = Centripetal Force,
m = Mass,
r = Circular Radius,
v = Velocity,
Centrifugal Force Example:
Case 1: What is the centripetal force acting on this 100kg person if he is spun around in
a 8 m circle at a speed of 10 m/s?
m = 100 kg, r = 8 m, v = 10 m/s
Step 1: Substitute the values in the below centripetal force formula:
This example will guide you to calculate the Centripetal Force manually.
Case 2: A van travels a curve of radius 200 m at 14 m/s on a force of 965 N. What is the weight of the
van?
f = 965 N, r = 200 m, v = 14 m/s
Step 1: Substitute the values in the below Mass formula:
This example will guide you to calculate the mass manually.
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